Overview

Delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust and endorsed by CIMSPA, this course in Sport, Coaching and School Sport at Plymouth Marjon University is the perfect choice if you’re looking to make a real difference through sport.

What you'll learn

Across this two-year programme, you'll develop a strong understanding of how to engage and inspire others through sport and physical activity. You’ll explore the key theories that underpin coaching and teaching, while applying your knowledge in real-world settings, including schools, clubs, and community organisations. With flexible entry and exit points, including direct entry from apprenticeships and a Certificate of Higher Education, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your learning journey around your background and future goals.In Year One, you’ll build a solid foundation in coaching and school sport through modules such as Introduction to Sport, Coaching and School Sport, Sport for Development, and Fundamental Movement Skills. You’ll also gain early experience with performance analysis and inclusive teaching practices, ensuring you’re ready to support diverse groups in a variety of environments.In Year Two, your learning becomes more applied, as you engage in event delivery, educational practice, and advanced coaching theory. A compulsory placement module provides meaningful, structured work-based experience, where you’ll apply your skills in real-world coaching or teaching environments. You’ll also explore how to design coaching sessions and physical education schemes of work, preparing you for next steps into employment or top-up degrees.This is more than a course, it’s a platform for personal growth, professional development, and community impact. You'll benefit from small class sizes, expert staff, dedicated student support, and access to industry-standard facilities, including sports labs and performance analysis suites.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Sports Coach or Physical Education Teacher
Building Skilful Movers
Beyond the Game: Analysis in Sport & PE
Coaching and Teaching: Process & Practice
Sport, Society and Social Change
Inside the Sport Industry: Systems, Power and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 130 other Bachelors in Coaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Three A-levels at grades DDE-CCC
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma MPP - MMM
Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range
Or T level P (D or E)
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis. A DBS check and ISA registration are also required.
We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14600 GBP / year

≈ 14600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Plymouth

Funding

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